Special Programs

Spanish Major - Bachelor of Arts

The Spanish major is designed to help students develop proficiency in the Spanish language and an appreciation of the cultural and literary achievements of Hispanic societies around the globe. This dual emphasis on communication and understanding prepares students to live in a world community where Spanish is becoming increasingly important for both personal and professional reasons.

Requirements

The major consists of a minimum of 40 credits.

All coursework required for the Spanish major must be completed with a grade of C or better.

Specific course requirements are:

Language Courses (2 courses/8 credits)

Course

Title

Credits

SPAN 631

Advanced Conversation and Composition I

4

SPAN 632

Advanced Conversation and Composition II

4

Five courses chosen from the following culture, literature, and linguistics courses (5 courses/20 credits). Only one may be in English

Choose from:

Course

Title

Credits

SPAN 641

Spanish Phonetics

4

SPAN 645

Intro to Spanish Linguistics

4

SPAN 647

Hispanic Cultural Studies

4

SPAN 648

Readings in Current Periodicals

4

SPAN 650

Introduction to Critical Analysis

4

SPAN 651

Introduction to Spanish Literature and Thought

4

SPAN 652

Introduction to Spanish Literature and Thought

4

SPAN 653

Introduction to Latin American Literature and Thought

4

SPAN 654

Introduction to Latin American Literature and Thought

4

SPAN 525 ORSPAN 526 OR

Study Abroad

Spanish Civilization and Culture ORLatin American Civilization and Culture

Equivalents of 525 or 526 from study abroad

4

Electives (3 courses/12 credits)

Three courses taught in Spanish at the 700 level, one of which may fulfill the Discovery Program capstone requirement.

The Discovery Program capstone requirement may be fulfilled by completing SPAN 797R, Senior Seminar, in the fall semester or any 700-level Spanish course in the spring semester. Students completing their Discovery capstone in the spring semester must designate one class as their capstone and present their final work in that class at the Undergraduate Research Conference that semester.

Study Abroad

An approved foreign study experience in a Spanish-speaking country of a minimum of one semester is required; a full academic year is highly recommended.

Other Stipulations

Major department courses may not be used to satisfy Discovery category requirements except in the case of a second or dual major. However, majors may use the required study abroad experience to satisfy the World Cultures Discovery category requirement.